Friday, March 30, 2012

Braves looking for bullpen and bench help


The Braves are still looking for the last few pieces of the puzzle to go into the 2012 season. They have made some minor trades of late and here they are.
The Chicago White Sox sent outfielder Christian Marrero to the Braves for cash.
The White Sox also traded minor league infielder Greg Paiml to the Braves for cash 
The Indians  acquired right-hander Jairo Asencio  from the Braves for cash.
Now that the Braves have completed their minor leauge moves here are the players on their wish list.
Wish List: Xavier Nady: The Braves have shown late intrest in Nady, the right fieleder of the Nationals, hoping he could be a fit for a bench role.
Will Venable: Right Fielder of the San Diego Padres, Braves asked about him, only to hear he was not avaliable.
Marlon Byrd: Would make most sense, a 34 all-star outfielder. Would most likely play leftfield with Bourn in center and Heyward in right. When Chipper returns it would be unknown as to where he would go.
 No pitcher has been a big deal of intrest yet to the Braves, but after Vizcanio will have to miss the season with Tommy John surgery, its safe to say the Braves need one more bullpen guy.
In other news: Mike Minor will start the season finale against the Mets. 5th spot canidate in Braves rotation is unknown. This would appear to be the rotation until Hudson gets back.
1. Tommy Hanson
2. Jair Jurjjens
3. Mike Minor
4. Brando Beachy
5.Delgado/Tehran
Check back for more news, and my opinion on who the Braves should target around the trade deadline.

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